DAF XF vs Sinotruk HOWO

The Sinotruk HOWO is the heavier machine, at 16.4 t against 9.31 t.

The DAF XF is ahead on: bigger fuel tank. The Sinotruk HOWO is ahead on: narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the DAF XF and the Sinotruk HOWO drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	DAF XF	Sinotruk HOWO
Kerb weight	9,314 kg	16,400 kg
Fuel tankHigher is better	510 L+28%	400 L
Overall widthLower is better	2.55 m	2.5 m+2%
Overall length	7.08 m	8.776 m

All specifications

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Differences only(47)

FigureDAF XF Sinotruk HOWO

Dimensions

Overall length7.08 m8.776 m

Overall width2.55 mat centre of front axle2.5 m

Width at rear2.48 mNot published

Wheelbase3.9 m3.85 m

Tandem axle spacing1.4 m1.35 m

Front overhang1.53 m1.48 m

Rear overhang1.65 mfrom centre of rear bogie0.9 mlast axle to rear of chassis frame

Front axle to back of cab0.83 mNot published

Back of cab to rear end4.72 mNot published

Cab height above frame2.18 m2.07 m

Fifth wheel lead0.37 mahead of rear bogie centre, standardNot published

Frame height at front1.02 munladen at front axle; 0.97 m laden1.17 mground to top of frame, unladen

Frame height at rear1.03 munladen at driven axles; 1.00 m ladenNot published

Turning circle13.76 mbetween kerbsNot published

Turning circle between walls15.14 mNot published

Last axle to rear of bodyNot published2.096 m

Tipper body lengthNot published5.8 m

Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.24 m

Overall heightNot published3.33 m

Rear trackNot published1.869 m

Weight

Kerb weight9,314 kg16,400 kg

GVW26,000 kgregistration; 27,000 kg technicalNot published

GCW44,000 kgNot published

Front axle load8,000 kg9,500 kgVGD95 drum-brake front axle, 9.5 t

Rear axle load19,000 kgregistration; 2 x 10.5 t axles32,000 kgMCP16ZG double axles, 2 x 16 t

Gross carrying capacity16,686 kgNot published

PayloadNot published41,000 kgmaker's payload mass

Engine

Engine modelPACCAR MX-11 (XF 410)Sinotruk MC11.40-50

EmissionsEuro 6Euro V

Cylinders66

Displacement10.8 L10.5 L

Gross power300 kW (408 hp)at 1,600 rpm400 hp

Max torque2,150 Nmat 900-1,125 rpmNot published

Engine rangeMX-11 270/300/330 kW, MX-13 315/355/390 kW (XF 370-530)Not published

Transmission

GearboxTraXon 12TX2010 DD 12-speed automated, 16.69-1.00HW19709XST 9-speed manual (9F/1R) + HW50 direct-coupled PTO

Rear axle ratio2.835.92

Rear axlesSR1360T, 2 x 10.5 t, air suspensionMCP16ZG double axles, 2 x 16 t

SuspensionNot publishedfront and rear multi-leaf springs (11/12)

Chassis frameNot publisheddouble-layer frame (8+8/300)

Tyres

Tyres315/70 R22.5 front and drive12.00R20

Service capacities

Fuel tank510 Laluminium, left400 L

AdBlue tank80 LNot published

Fifth wheel

Fifth wheelJOST JSK37C cast iron, 150 + 40 mmNot published

Performance

Top speedNot published85 km/h

Max gradeabilityNot published>35%

Cab

CabNot publishedHOWO TX-F, one sleeper berth, A/C, manual tilt, four-point hydraulic suspension

Cab exterior lengthNot published2.28 mTX-F cab

Cab exterior widthNot published2.24 m

Sources: DAF XF 410 FTT 6X4 Tractor specification sheet 016G0249AAAA - 202545A (DAF Trucks UK, 10-07-2025) · Sinotruk HOWO-TX 6x4 Dumper brochure (Sinotruk International download centre, 2025-09-01)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

DAF XFSinotruk HOWOSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

DAF XF vs Sinotruk HOWO: questions

Which is bigger, the DAF XF or Sinotruk HOWO?

By operating weight the Sinotruk HOWO is the biggest at 16.4 t, then the DAF XF at 9.31 t.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the DAF XF or Sinotruk HOWO?

The DAF XF: DAF XF 510 L, Sinotruk HOWO 400 L (fuel tank), a 28% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the DAF XF or Sinotruk HOWO?

The Sinotruk HOWO: DAF XF 2.55 m, Sinotruk HOWO 2.5 m (overall width), a 2% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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